O2 Fitness Food of the Week: Watermelon

Aug 05, 2013

August 3rd was National Watermelon Day! It's not too late to celebrate by having a slice of juicy watermelon this week. Did you know that this fruit is over 90% water! Watermelon is an excellent source of vitamin A (important for eye health and boosts immunity) and C (also boosts immunity) and a good source of vitamin B6 (important for nerve function and helps the body use protein).

Grilled Watermelon with Blue Cheese and Prosciutto

Makes 4 servings. Preparation time: 20 minutes

Ingredients:

3 (1/2-inch-thick) watermelon rounds, quartered

1 tablespoon olive oil

Kosher salt

Freshly ground pepper

4 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto

4 ounces blue cheese, crumbled

Fresh basil leaves

2 teaspoons bottled balsamic glaze

Preparation:

Preheat grill to 350° to 400° (medium-high) heat. Brush both sides of each watermelon quarter with olive oil, and season with desired amount of salt and pepper. Cut prosciutto into thin strips.

Grill watermelon quarters, without grill lid, 1 minute on each side or until grill marks appear.